The Industry and Trade Newspaper had a conversation with Mr. Nguyen Duc Ha, former Director of the Party Organization Department, Central Organization Committee, about the revolution to streamline the political system's apparatus, emphasizing the necessity of synchronized implementation from the central to local levels and the role of each individual and organization. Of particular note is the solution of developing the private sector to create jobs for surplus personnel.
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| Former Director of the Party Organization Department, Nguyen Duc Ha. Photo: Le An |
No one is left out.
- Why does this streamlining of the administrative apparatus need to be implemented synchronously from the central to local levels, from ministries and agencies to political and social organizations?
Mr. Nguyen Duc Ha: This is not just about the involvement of the political system, but also an urgent requirement demanding high consensus and unity from officials, civil servants, employees, and the entire society. Each individual and each organization has a specific role to play in this reform process. If only one part makes an effort while others hesitate and are reluctant, it will be difficult to create real change.
Therefore, we need to take a holistic view, clearly recognizing that this is not simply an organizational restructuring, but a comprehensive revolution. More importantly, it must be implemented synchronously from the central to local levels, from ministries and agencies to Party, Government, National Assembly , Fatherland Front, political and social organizations, the press, and media... Only when everyone participates and works together can we eliminate the mindset of waiting, relying on others, or the mentality of observing from the sidelines.
The idea of "running while queuing" is absolutely correct and appropriate in the current context. Everyone has to run; no one can stand still, because if we delay, we will miss opportunities for reform and development. When synchronization is seriously implemented from the central to local levels, from senior leaders to the grassroots, it will create a powerful driving force, breaking through bottlenecks and overcoming stagnation. This is how we can seize opportunities, mobilize resources to the maximum, and avoid waste.
The Party's leadership role in the streamlining of the administrative apparatus is extremely clear and important. From the end of 2024 to the beginning of 2025, the Central Committee, the Politburo , and the Secretariat continuously issued important guiding documents such as Conclusions 121, 126, 127, 128... This demonstrates decisive, urgent, and systematic leadership, aiming to provide clear directions and create a solid foundation for synchronized implementation throughout the entire political system. The Politburo's work schedule is now calculated weekly, requiring very strict reporting, completion, and presentation, showing seriousness and high determination in implementing this policy.
The general spirit is one of high political determination, great effort, and decisive action. Most importantly, it requires foresight and a broad vision, undertaking large-scale projects with a long-term perspective. Our Party has learned many lessons from previous periods, adjusting its approach accordingly to achieve greater effectiveness this time.
The revolution to streamline the administrative apparatus aims not only to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state management but also to optimize resources, creating a foundation for the sustainable development of the country in the coming period.
Do not allow government agencies to become a "safe haven" for incompetent officials.
The General Secretary has repeatedly emphasized the importance of screening cadres. In your opinion, what is the significance of this in the current period?
Mr. Nguyen Duc Ha: Developing human resources, especially high-quality human resources, is a central task. In the last three Party Congresses (11th, 12th, and 13th Congresses), our Party has identified three strategic breakthroughs: perfecting institutions, developing human resources, and building infrastructure. Of these, the human factor remains the most important. Cadres are the ones who formulate policies, organize the apparatus, operate the political system, and implement policies. Without competent cadres, an effective apparatus is impossible.
In this revolution to streamline the administrative apparatus, the key factor is restructuring the workforce, selecting the right people and assigning them to the right jobs to maximize their strengths. As President Ho Chi Minh once said: "Using people is like using wood," meaning you must put the right person in the right position. A skilled carpenter cannot build houses, and conversely, a skilled builder cannot make cabinets.
Why did the General Secretary emphasize that state agencies cannot be allowed to become "shelters" for incompetent officials? Because practice shows that the administrative apparatus has at times become increasingly bloated, with a growing number of personnel, but the efficiency of work has not kept pace. Streamlining the apparatus not only helps reduce cumbersome structures but also provides an opportunity to select truly capable officials.
This downsizing is expected to result in a large number of officials and civil servants leaving the public sector. This also presents an opportunity to select truly capable individuals. We need clear criteria for evaluating officials, ensuring that talented people are assigned to suitable jobs and preventing incompetent individuals from remaining within the system.
To achieve this, the selection of personnel must be conducted openly, transparently, objectively, and in the common good. Leaders also need to possess the competence to identify, utilize, and promote the role of talented individuals. If leaders lack the necessary vision, it will be difficult for them to recognize or properly utilize talent.
It should be noted that the issue of downsizing the workforce not only affects individual officials and civil servants, but also their families and relatives. This change entails changes in the working environment, working conditions, economic benefits, career advancement paths, etc. Therefore, the Party and the State always have policies and measures to support ensuring that no one is left behind, and as we know, this has been demonstrated through Decree 178/ND-CP, which came into effect at the beginning of this year.
Therefore, it should be recognized that, even if some people have to make immediate sacrifices, when the system is streamlined, the political system operates more efficiently, and the country develops, the ultimate benefits still belong to the entire society, creating conditions for sustainable development.
Prepare the fields for the bees to make honey.
- General Secretary To Lam once raised the question: "We talk a lot about preparing nests for eagles, but why haven't we mentioned more about the forests for bees to collect honey?" The General Secretary emphasized the necessity of creating new jobs, as approximately 100,000 workers will leave the state sector due to streamlining the apparatus, and 100,000 young people will be discharged from the military. The General Secretary posed an open question: What policies does the Government have to allow the non-state sector to absorb a portion of this workforce? According to him, how will the Government act to address the surplus workforce?
Mr. Nguyen Duc Ha: Recently, General Secretary To Lam emphasized the role of the private economic sector. The General Secretary affirmed that the private economy is the most important factor for growth, revenue collection, and job creation.
It can be said that a large and open private sector will attract labor and create jobs. If the employment issue is not resolved, leading to unemployment, it will affect socio-political stability and trigger many other complex problems. Therefore, in recent times, the General Secretary has emphasized the development of the private economy, removing bottlenecks and overcoming shortcomings to fully realize its potential.
We must recognize that, in previous terms, Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW dated June 3, 2017, affirmed that the private economy is an important driving force of the socialist-oriented market economy in our country.
In fact, the private sector plays a very important role in economic growth. We aim for an 8% economic growth rate this year, and in the future, we must achieve double-digit growth, or over 10%. To achieve this, the private sector must make a significant contribution. Therefore, it is necessary to facilitate private businesses, especially in accessing capital. The image of a "swarm of bees" is used to emphasize the important role of small and medium-sized enterprises and individual business households. If we only focus on building a hive for "eagles," i.e., large corporations, while neglecting the "swarm of bees," we will not fully utilize the economic potential.
Furthermore, the General Secretary mentioned that Vietnam is not inferior to any other nation in the world, but needs breakthrough solutions for development. This shows the need for a breakthrough in utilizing Vietnam's human resources. History has proven that labor productivity determines success. The important thing is not just what is produced, but how it is produced and with what methods. Technology, intelligence, and science are the decisive factors.
Currently, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is profoundly impacting every country. The Politburo has issued Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. General Secretary To Lam has also emphasized lifelong learning. This is a core element in the context of the industrial revolution and the knowledge economy.
Thank you, sir!
During his career, Mr. Nguyen Duc Ha held positions such as Director of the Party Organization Department, Central Organization Committee; Member of the working group assisting the Politburo and the Secretariat in implementing Resolution IV of the 11th Central Committee; and one of the members involved in drafting and finalizing Resolution 18-NQ/TW in 2017 on "Some issues concerning the continued reform and restructuring of the political system's organizational apparatus to be streamlined, effective, and efficient." |
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